Tooled Leather Cover for Baptismal Font

1936

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names
Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, round decorative object with intricate patterns engraved on its surface. Made of wood or a similar material, the object has a predominantly brown color palette. The center of the object features symmetrical motifs surrounded by concentric circular borders with zigzag and scalloped designs. The edges have a scalloped finish, giving it an ornate appearance. The object is centrally positioned against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47 x 38.5 cm (18 1/2 x 15 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Drawing 7/8 actual size.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6645

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso in black ink: Ger. Transpota. No. Hollywood. 6-26. 1936.

Wikidata ID

Q64571740

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